Reuben Sandwiches

Thick, juicy and filling, the reuben is balm to the ravenously hungry. This irresistible assembly of meat, cheese and sauerkraut, packed between slices of rye bread and then grilled, is a true indulgence.

* Victor’s: The big reubens served here make Victor’s a destination for many. There’s Victor’s reuben with corned beef or pastrami, and there’s Victor’s super-reuben with corned beef and pastrami. Both come with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing, and your choice of potato salad or cole slaw on the side. (Reubens, $9.95 to $11.95.) Victor’s Delicatessen, 1917 N. Bronson Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 464-0275.

* Kincaid’s Bay House: At lunch, the new steak and chop house on Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach serves what it calls a “really thick and sloppy chicken reuben.” That’s with sauerkraut, grilled corned chicken breasts, avocado and melted Jack. (Chicken reuben, $8.95.) Kincaid’s Bay House, 500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, (310) 318-6080.

* The Nosh: Known for its generous portions, this Beverly Hills place serves two reubens, a standard corned beef model and a corned beef and pastrami reuben, both with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with dressing on the side. Reubens come with French fries and a good dill pickle. (Reubens, $8.50 to $9.25.) The Nosh Beverly Hills, 9689 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, (310) 271-3730.

* Art’s: At this Studio City deli, every sandwich--including the reuben--is “a work of Art.” Select turkey, pastrami or corned beef on the reubens, which all come with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing, with fries on the side. (Reubens, $11.95.) Art’s Delicatessen, 12224 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 762-1221.

* Langer’s: Work downtown? Take the Metro to lunch--there’s a stop right by this landmark deli, home of the best pastrami in town. Langer’s has two reubens: the “normal” one with corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, and the more popular version made with pastrami, sauerkraut, American cheese. Russian dressing is served on the side if requested. (Reubens, $9.15.) Langer’s Delicatessen, 704 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, (213) 483-8050.

* Billie’s: Just off the two main drags of downtown Glendale, Broadway and Brand, this deli serves a bargain-priced classic reuben--corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese--with potato salad or fries and a juicy dill pickle. (Reuben, $6.50.) Billy’s, 216 N. Orange St., Glendale, (323) 245-2234.

* Walter’s: The Canon Drive reuben at this Canon Drive coffee shop contains sliced, freshly cooked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, coleslaw with Thousand Island dressing. (Canon Drive Reuben, $6.89.) Walter’s, 434 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, (310) 275-5505.